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Interlibrary Loan

By Gene Wolfe
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In Interlibrary Loan by Gene Wolfe, readers follow a futuristic journey of a resurrected librarian named E.A. Smith, whose purpose is to fulfil requests for rare, classic books. Set in a world where human consciousness can be downloaded into robotic bodies, Smith embarks on an adventure filled with complex characters and philosophical musings, all wrapped in Wolfe's signature intricate storytelling. The exploration of memory, identity, and the nature of existence weaves a rich and imaginative narrative.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a narrative blending science fiction with cerebral exploration, set within a library that allows patrons to borrow books from alternate realities. Gene Wolfe's intricate storytelling and imaginative settings promise a thought-provoking experience, particularly for fans who relish speculative worlds and complex characters.

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Hundreds of years in the future, our civilisation is shrunk down but we go on. There is advanced technology, there are robots.

And there are clones.

E. A. Smithe is a borrowed person, his personality an uploaded recording of a deceased mystery writer. Smithe is a piece of property, not a legal human.

As such, Smithe can be loaned to other branches. Which he is. Along with two fellow reclones, a cookbook and romance writer, they are shipped to Polly's Cove, where Smithe meets a little girl who wants to save her mother, a father who is dead but perhaps not.

And another E.A. Smithe, who definitely is.

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Interlibrary Loan by Gene Wolfe has been described as an ambitious and imaginative work that keeps readers engaged with its complex narrative and clever twists. Wolfe, celebrated for his rich and allusive style, masterfully blends science fiction and mystery elements, prompting discussions among fans. The novel continues Wolfe's exploration of what it means to be human, using sci-fi and gothic motifs to weave a thought-provoking story that invites readers to revisit and search for hidden details.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250242679

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 240

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Fiction Gene Wolfe General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

GENE WOLFE (1931-2019) was a winner of the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, as well as the Nebula Award (2), the World Fantasy Award (3-most recently for Soldier of Sidon), the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, the British Fantasy Award, and the Prix Apollo. In 2007, he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. In 2013, he received the SFWA Grand Master Award.

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